Melting Manager

SCHOTT Advanced Optics is a valuable partner for developing products and customized solutions for applications in optics, astronomy, opto-electronics, augmented reality, life sciences, and research. With a portfolio of over 120 glasses, we master the value chain, from development to finishing and metrology.

• Lead and supervise all raw glass manufacturing operations, including melting, annealing, batch house, and etching processes, while serving as the technical authority for glass melting technologies
• Manage and develop employees through hiring, training, performance management, coaching, employee relations, recognition, corrective action, and succession planning
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing work environment while maintaining effective labor relations and collaborative union partnerships
• Plan and optimize workforce utilization, equipment capacity, production workflows, and facility layouts to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and lead times
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, establish process standards, and drive technical solutions that improve operational performance and product quality
• Coordinate production activities with Supply Chain, Procurement, Maintenance, Quality, and other functions to ensure customer requirements and production objectives are achieved
• Prepare and manage cost estimates, quotations, budgets, staffing plans, capital requests, and production forecasts to support business goals
• Establish, monitor, communicate, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles by ensuring compliance with SCHOTT Lean standards, delivering employee training, and leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements by promoting a strong safety culture, overseeing hazardous waste management activities,maintaining regulatory compliance, and developing qualified personnel
• Peform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline required
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a process-driven production environment
• Demonstrated experience leading technical manufacturing operations, including process control, continuous improvement, and production optimization
• Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and engage teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex manufacturing processes and implement effective solutions
• Experience with workforce planning, capacity analysis, budgeting, cost control, and operational performance management
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and KPI-driven decision making
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, leadership, customers, vendors, and union representatives
• Proficiency with computer systems, data analysis tools, and manufacturing-related software applications
• Experience in glass manufacturing, materials processing, thermal processing, or similar industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
  
  MBA, advanced technical degree, or professional project management certification considered a strong asset
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Short and long term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Other supplemental benefits available upon election

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline required
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a process-driven production environment
• Demonstrated experience leading technical manufacturing operations, including process control, continuous improvement, and production optimization
• Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and engage teams while fostering…